PREP FOOTBALL ’95 / ORANGE LEAGUE

Valencia

1994 RECORDS

OVERALL: 5-6-1

LEAGUE: 3-1-1

COACH: Mike Marrujo

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 137-37-5

RETURNING STARTERS

OFF: 1

DEF: 2

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Rich Black, 6-0,185 TE DB Sr. Carlos Cervantes, 6-1,200 OL LB Sr. Jim Di Dodo, 5-8,180 RB -- Sr. Steve Flores, 5-11,190 -- LB Sr. Julian Gomez, 5-9,185 -- LB Sr. Tim McLaughlin, 6-6,290 OL -- Sr. Jess Najera, 6-0,180 RB DB Sr. Zach Perez, 5-10,215 OL -- Sr. Herbie Tupua, 6-0,218 OL DL Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Brandon Blackley, 6-0,205 TE LB Sr. Dan Cromer, 6-3,260 -- LB Sr. Allan Manning, 5-10,170 WR DB Sr. Norm Millan, 6-3,270 OL -- Sr. William Taylor, 5-11,225 OL DL So. Chris Terry, 6-0,175 WR DB Sr. Victor Villasenor, 6-3,265 OL DL Sr. Eric Young, 5-10,170 QB -- Jr.

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OUTLOOK

One of the county’s dominant programs in the past 15 years, Valencia should battle for the ange League title again. The Tigers finished second to Savanna last season, preventing Marrujo from winning his 11th league championship in 14 seasons. However, the Tigers qualified for the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. There’s a good chance the streak will continue. The Tigers’ offensive and defensive linemen weren’t as physical last season as Marrujo would have preferred; this group should be better. McLaughlin is expected to dominate in run blocking and excel in pass protection. Manning and Terry provide great speed at receiver and Di Dodo and Najera know how to run.

SCHEDULE

September 7 vs. Villa Park at El Modena HS; 15 vs. Servite; 22 vs. El Dorado; 30 vs. Kennedy.

October 6 vs. Sunny Hills at Buena Park HS; 13 vs. Savanna at Glover Stadium; 19 vs. Western; 27 vs. Magnolia.

November 3 at Brea Olinda; 10 vs. Anaheim.